01
Order
A reader buys your book on PubliRead.
Print on demand
Your book, printed and shipped. Only when someone orders it.
No upfront printing costs. No minimum orders. No inventory to store. Print copies ship directly to readers worldwide.
- No setup fees
- No minimum print run
- Included on every plan
- 02
Print
We print one copy, fresh for that reader. No inventory.
- 03
Ship
The book ships to their door, in 150+ countries.
How it works
Simple as 1, 2, 3.
- STEP 01
You publish your book.
Upload your manuscript or write directly in our Creator Studio. Use our formatting tools and cover builder to turn it into a publish-ready book, no designer required.
Write or upload your manuscript - STEP 02
A reader places an order.
Your book is listed on PubliRead, our reader-facing marketplace, and available across 150+ countries. When a reader buys, in print or digital, the order comes straight to us.
See where your book is distributed - STEP 03
We print it and ship it. You earn.
Each physical copy is printed and shipped directly to your reader. No stock to manage, no packaging runs, no logistics. You keep up to 95% in royalties.
How royalties work
The shift
The old way vs. the PubliWrite way.
No more upfront costs. No more unsold boxes. Publish risk-free and keep up to 95% of every sale.
The old way
PubliWrite
- ×Pay thousands upfront
Start with $0 upfront cost
You don't spend a penny before your first sale.
- ×Minimum print runs of 250–500
Printed one order at a time
No bulk order commitment, ever.
- ×Store unsold stock in your garage
No inventory
Nothing to store, pack, or manage.
- ×Handle shipping yourself
Shipping handled for you
Every order is printed, packed and shipped directly to the reader.
- ×Keep only a fraction of the sales
Keep up to 95% royalties
Earn more from every sale.
Print formats
A format that fits your story.
Pick the trim size that fits your book.
- Paperback
- Hardcover
- Available on every size below
Novel
127 × 203 mm5.00 × 8.00″
Best forTrade fiction, novels
Standard
132 × 197 mm5.20 × 7.76″
Best forMass-market fiction
Demy
138 × 216 mm5.43 × 8.50″
Best forTrade fiction, essays
US Royal
152 × 229 mm5.98 × 9.02″
Best forNon-fiction, memoirs
US Letter
216 × 279 mm8.50 × 10.98″
Best forWorkbooks, technical manuals
Royal
156 × 234 mm6.14 × 9.21″
Best forNovels, memoirs, non-fiction
A5
148 × 210 mm5.83 × 8.27″
Best forWorkbooks, guides, journals
A4
210 × 297 mm8.27 × 11.69″
Best forIllustrated books, manuals
210 Square
210 × 210 mm8.27 × 8.27″
Best forChildren's books, art books
Pinched Crown
170 × 244 mm6.69 × 9.61″
Best forPremium non-fiction
B Format
129 × 198 mm5.08 × 7.80″
Best forLiterary fiction, classics
The maths
See exactly what you earn.
The numbers are simple. What you see is what you keep.
| Book price | Est. print cost | Your royalty (PW, 95%) | Amazon KDP (~60%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $9.99 | ~$3.68 | ~$6.00 | ~$2.31 |
| $14.99 | ~$3.68 | ~$10.85 | ~$5.31 |
| $19.99 | ~$3.68 | ~$15.66 | ~$8.31 |
- Book price$9.99Est. print cost~$3.68Your royalty (95%)~$6.00Amazon KDP (~60%)~$2.31
- Book price$14.99Est. print cost~$3.68Your royalty (95%)~$10.85Amazon KDP (~60%)~$5.31
- Book price$19.99Est. print cost~$3.68Your royalty (95%)~$15.66Amazon KDP (~60%)~$8.31
Printing costs vary by format, paper stock, and page count. KDP figures use Amazon's standard 60% print royalty. This is an illustrative comparison.
Common questions
Everything you need to know about print on demand.
Other features
Print on demand is one piece. Explore the rest.
95% royalties
Keep up to 95% of every sale. Withdraw anytime, no minimum payout, transparent maths.
Learn moreGlobal distribution
150+ countries. Digital and print. No exclusivity, list everywhere else too.
Learn moreWrite or upload
Creator Studio for distraction-free writing, or upload a finished PDF / EPUB.
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